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(5E) Human Decker (with a twist)

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Fenrir

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« on: <10-08-14/2320:56> »
So I recently made a human Decker that the concept behind it is that this decker is bit of a tech junkie.

Anyway here is the stats for it.

Priorities:

A: 450,000 nuyen
B: 20 Attributes
C: 28 skills/ 2 skill groups
D: Human w/ 3 special attributes
E: Mundane

Attributes:
BOD 3
AGI 3
REA 4
STR 2
CHA 2
INT 5
LOC 5
WIL 4
EDG 5

Qualities
Codeslinger (Hack on the fly)
Quick Healer
SINner (National) (Tir Tangire)
Social Stress

Skill Groups:
Athletics 1
Electronics 1 (+2 from spending karma)

Active Skills:
Cybercombat 11
Electronic warfare 11
First Aid 6
Hacking 11
Perception 8
Pistols 9

Languages:
English N
Russian N
Cantonese N

Knowledge Skills:
Data Havens 11
Electronic Modding 11
Engineering 9 (11 if electrical)
Matrix Games 8

Cyberware:
Datajack 1000 Nuyen

Bioware:
Cat's Eyes 4000 nuyen
Platelet Factories 17000 nuyen

Lifestyle
Middle w/ Extra secure, Obscure/difficult to find and special work area for 6 months 46800 nuyen total

Armor
Armor Clothing 450 nuyen
Lined Coat 900 nuyen
Urban explorer Jumpsuit w/ Biomonitor 650 nuyen

Weapons
Ares Predator V w/internal smartgun system 725 nuyen
Ares Predator III w/internat smartgun system 1200 nuyen

Ammo
10 spare clips w/ Regular ammo for Predator V 3050 nuyen
10 spare clips w/ regular ammo for Predator III 3050 nuyen

Cyberdeck
Renraku Tsurugi w/ all common and hacking programs, Rating 3 Agent, Sim module and AR Gloves  222685 nuyen

Tools
Tool Kit (Hardware) 500 nuyen
Tool Shop (Computer) 5000 nuyen
Crowbar 20 nuyen
Survival kit 200 nuyen

Equipment
40 Datachips 20 nuyen
Gas mask 200 nuyen
Rating 6 medkit 1500 nuyen

IDs
Rating 4 Fake SIN  10000 nuyen
2  Rating 4 Fake License for Pistols 1600 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake License for Cyberdecks  800 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake License for Matrix Software 800 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake Driver's License 800 nuyen

Vehicles
Suzuki mirage w/ Rating 2 Sensor array, Spoof Chips and Biometric Reader 9200 nuyen

Remaining nuyen 177850
No more Karma

Did I bricked something? Is there anything I should improve? Please say so because nobody's perfect.

Wiz

edit: made some changes, removed Erika MCD-1 and altered stats
« Last Edit: <10-09-14/0034:54> by Fenrir »

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« Reply #1 on: <10-08-14/2336:14> »
I only have two questions:
1) Why is your logic so low?
2) What is the purpose of having two decks?
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« Reply #2 on: <10-09-14/0002:28> »
This would be a bad idea for even a street level campaign, 3 comp, 4 cybercombat are bad, combined with a 3 logic, horrible, this build would be lucky to be able to order Chinese in Hot VR.

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« Reply #3 on: <10-09-14/2139:28> »
So what build would you reccomend?

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« Reply #4 on: <10-10-14/0059:28> »
I highly recommend B for skills, but if you aren't going for that here's the skills I recommend.

Hacking 6 (+2 Devices) - Dice pool of 11 (13) with current build
Cybercombat 6 (+2 Devices) - Dice pool of 11 (13) with current build
Electronic Warfare 6 - Dice pool of 11 with current build
Pistols 6 - Dice pool of 9 with current build
Perception 1 (+2 Visual) - Dice pool of 6 (8) with current build
Electronics 2

Shift around attributes. Something like this maybe.

Body 3
Agility 3
Reaction 3
Strength 1
Charisma 2
Intuition 5
Logic 6
Willpower 5

I would personally hardcap Logic at 6, get Rating 2 Cerebral Boosters, pick up Reaction Enhancers 3 (at Used grade), and possibly a Cyberarm or Muscle Replacement. Mnemonic Enhancers are also fantastic, as well as a Sleep Regulator (Who wants to sleep when you can play more games? Fits in with the tech junkie theme). Get rid of the Cat's eyes and either stick with normal eyes (datajack provides DNI, so no Image Link needed) or get some tricked out Cybereyes. You only need 1 pistol, especially if they are both Heavy Pistols. Drop the Ares Predator III and get a few upgrades for your Ares Predator V. Such as, a Silencer, a Concealed Quick-draw holster, and Improved Range Finder. Drop 5 months of rent, that will free up a lot of cash. Drop all the different types of armor, stick with the Armor Jacket. If you want something fancy but still armored, then take a look at Run & Gun's High Fashion Armor section. I would personally drop the Suzuki Mirage and get either a Rover 2072, or an Ares Roadmaster. Cars are very useful. Either way, spend 2 karma to get a point in Pilot Ground Craft.

I could give you a full build if you want, but those are some things I would recommend.

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« Reply #5 on: <10-10-14/0113:11> »
Don't forget the Computer skill.  It's what you use for Matrix Perception.  You can't protect your team from the enemy decker if you can't even spot their icon.
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« Reply #6 on: <10-10-14/0113:44> »
Don't forget the Computer skill.  It's what you use for Matrix Perception.  You can't protect your team from the enemy decker if you can't even spot their icon.

If you're sticking with Skills C, Electronics 2 is about the only place I can think to put it.

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« Reply #7 on: <10-10-14/0722:22> »
Back to the drawing board.....

Fenrir

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« Reply #8 on: <10-10-14/0737:45> »
I highly recommend B for skills, but if you aren't going for that here's the skills I recommend.

Hacking 6 (+2 Devices) - Dice pool of 11 (13) with current build
Cybercombat 6 (+2 Devices) - Dice pool of 11 (13) with current build
Electronic Warfare 6 - Dice pool of 11 with current build
Pistols 6 - Dice pool of 9 with current build
Perception 1 (+2 Visual) - Dice pool of 6 (8) with current build
Electronics 2

Shift around attributes. Something like this maybe.

Body 3
Agility 3
Reaction 3
Strength 1
Charisma 2
Intuition 5
Logic 6
Willpower 5

I would personally hardcap Logic at 6, get Rating 2 Cerebral Boosters, pick up Reaction Enhancers 3 (at Used grade), and possibly a Cyberarm or Muscle Replacement. Mnemonic Enhancers are also fantastic, as well as a Sleep Regulator (Who wants to sleep when you can play more games? Fits in with the tech junkie theme). Get rid of the Cat's eyes and either stick with normal eyes (datajack provides DNI, so no Image Link needed) or get some tricked out Cybereyes. You only need 1 pistol, especially if they are both Heavy Pistols. Drop the Ares Predator III and get a few upgrades for your Ares Predator V. Such as, a Silencer, a Concealed Quick-draw holster, and Improved Range Finder. Drop 5 months of rent, that will free up a lot of cash. Drop all the different types of armor, stick with the Armor Jacket. If you want something fancy but still armored, then take a look at Run & Gun's High Fashion Armor section. I would personally drop the Suzuki Mirage and get either a Rover 2072, or an Ares Roadmaster. Cars are very useful. Either way, spend 2 karma to get a point in Pilot Ground Craft.

I could give you a full build if you want, but those are some things I would recommend.

Please do so, I'd love to hear what your build is.

Wiz

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« Reply #9 on: <10-10-14/0821:12> »
So what build would you reccomend?
This build would do you well.Or some variant of it. Still room to optimize.


-- Priorities --
Metatype E (Human)
Attributes D
Magic B (Adept)
Skills C
Resources A

-- Karma Expenditure --
50 Total
14 Aptitude Hacking
10 Codeslinger (hack on the fly)
8 Bonded qi focus
8 traded in for cash
4 additional contacts
6 bought skills


0 Left

-- Attributes --
Body 3
Agility 1 (9 RA)
Reaction 1 (3)
Strength 1 (9 RA)
Willpower 3
Logic 6 ( 8 )
Intuition 4
Charisma 3
Edge 3
Essence 4.3

Initiative - 7 + 3d6
Physical Condition Monitor - 10
Stun Condition Monitor - 10
Physical Limit - 3
Mental Limit - 8 (9)
Social Limit - 5

-- Qualities --
+25 in neg qualities TBD
Codeslinger (hack on the fly)
Aptitude (hacking)

--Augmentations--
Cyberarm obvious Riight (9agil,9str,2armor)
Cerebral booster 2
Datajack
sleep regulator
mnemonic enhancer 1


--Skill Groups--
Influence 2

-- Skills --
Hacking 7 (+2 Files) (+4 I. Hacking) - Dice pool of 19 (21)
Cybercombat 6 (+1 I. Cybercombat) - Dice pool of 15
Computers 6 (+2 Matrix Perception) - Dice pool of 14 (16)
Automatics 6 (+2 SMG) (+1 reflex recorder) - Dice pool of 16 RA (18 RA)
Blades 1 (+2 swords) - Dice pool of 10 RA (12 RA)
Electronic Warfare 2 - Dice pool of 10
Software 1 - Dice pool of 9
Hardware 1 - Dice pool of 9
Perception 1 (+3 visual) - Dice pool of 5 ( 8 )

-- Knowledge/Language Skills --
24 points TBD
Whatever you want


-- Gear --
Renraku Tsurugi Deck
SCK model 100 w gasvent 3
Sword
Yamaha growler
All Software - 5310
150 reg. Ammo
Renraku Commlink - 1000 nuyen
Certified Credsticks:1 Gold , 3 Silver -160 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake SIN w/ Rating 4 Fake License (Adept) (SMG)(Gas Vent 3)(Sword)13,200 nuyen
Cap 2 contacts w/ flare compensation and smartlink
Cap 4 Glasses w/ therm vision and vision enhancement 3
1 month of High Lifestyle - 10,000 nuyen
Armor jacket 1000
Helmet 100

Remaining Money - 4900 + (5d6 x 500) nuyen

--Adept Powers--

I.Cybercombat 1
I.Hacking  4 (2 from foci)
I. Reflexes 2


Fenrir

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« Reply #10 on: <10-10-14/0829:01> »
Nice build chummer, kinda looks like a mashup of Renraku Red Samurai and decker adept.

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« Reply #11 on: <10-10-14/0902:40> »
I might move a few of those skill points around in the hacker adept build. As built, he can't even attempt to sneak.
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« Reply #12 on: <10-10-14/1153:34> »
I might move a few of those skill points around in the hacker adept build. As built, he can't even attempt to sneak.
Yeah influence skill group is probably better served on stealth since he is more of an on site hacker, or could pull alittle out of other areas. This was a copy paste from a build that had a few tweaks , dropped reflex recorder automatic for upgraded bike and extra coin.

Can easily afford a chameleon suit to aid in stealth as well.
« Last Edit: <10-10-14/1156:37> by Shrazkil »

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« Reply #13 on: <10-10-14/1351:21> »
Please do so, I'd love to hear what your build is.

Wiz

All right, here are 2 builds I'll give you. These both go with some serious augmentation, you can drop that for a car if you want.

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-- Priorities --
Metatype D (Human)
Attributes B
Magic E
Skills C
Resources A

-- Karma Expenditure --
50 Total
-21 in Qualities
-10 for 20,000 nuyen

19 Left

-- Attributes --
Body 3
Agility 3 (6)
Reaction 3 (6)
Strength 1 (3)
Willpower 5
Logic 6 (8)
Intuition 5
Charisma 2
Edge 5
Essence 0.8000

Initiative - 11 + 1d6
Physical Condition Monitor - 10
Stun Condition Monitor - 11
Physical Limit - 5
Mental Limit - 11
Social Limit - 4

-- Qualities --
Analytical Mind (-5 Karma)
Codeslinger - Hack on the Fly (-10 Karma)
Photographic Memory (-6 Karma)
Corporate Born SIN - Ares (+25 Karma)
(You can really take any number of negative qualities up to 25 points, but Corporate Born SIN is easy)

-- Skills --
Electronics 2
Cybcercombat 6 (+2 Devices) - dice pool of 14 (16)
Electronic Warfare 6 - dice pool of 14
Hacking 6 (+2 Devices) - dice pool of 14 (16)
Perception 1 (+2 Visual) - dice pool of 6 (8)
Pistols 6 - dice pool of 11

-- Knowledge/Language Skills --
TBD - You have 22 points

-- Augmentations --
Datajack - Used - 750 nuyen | 0.125 Essence
Muscle Replacement 2 - Used - 37,500 nyuen | 2.50 Essence
Reaction Enhancers 3 - Used - 29,250 nuyen | 1.125 Essence
Rating 4 Cybereyes w/ Image Link, Flare Compensation, Low-light Vision, Smartlink, Thermographic Vision, Vision Magnification, Vision Enhancement 3 - Standard - 36,000 nuyen | 0.50 Essence
Mnemonic Enhancer 2 - Standard - 18,000 nuyen | 0.2 Essence
Cerebral Booster 2 - Standard - 63,000 nuyen | 0.4 Essence
Sleep Regulator - Standard - 12,000 nuyen | 0.1 Essence
Platelet Factories - Used - 12,750 nuyen | 0.25 Essence

-- Gear --
Armor Jacket w/ Nonconductivity 6 - 2,500 nuyen
Savalette Guardian w/ Internal Smartgun, Concealed Quick-Draw Holster, Improved Range Finder, Silencer, 2 Spare Clips - 3,655 nuyen
Renraku Tsurugi Cyberdeck w/ All Common and Hacker Programs - 219,435 nuyen
Heavy Pistol Ammo: 150 Gel Rounds, 150 Regular Ammo - 675 nuyen
Rating 6 Medkit - 1,500 nuyen
3 Renraku Sensei Commlinks - 3,000 nuyen
Rating 6 Bug Scanner - 600 nuyen
Data Tap - 300 nuyen
2 Rating 6 Directional Jammers - 2,400 nuyen
Micro-transceiver - 100 nuyen
Tag Eraser - 450 nuyen
Rating 6 White Noise Generator - 300 nuyen
Rating 6 Respirator - 300 nuyen
Survival Kit - 200 nuyen
2 Gold Credsticks, 4 Silver Credsticks - 280 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake SIN w/ Rating 4 Fake License (Reaction Enhancers), Rating 4 Fake License (Smartlink), Rating 4 Fake License (Muscle Replacement), Rating 4 Fake License (Savalette Guardian), Rating 4 Fake License (Renraku Tsurugi Cyberdeck), Rating 4 Fake License (Hacking Programs), Rating 4 Fake License (Gel Rounds), Rating 4 Fake License (Regular Ammo), Rating 4 Fake License (Bug Scanner), Rating 4 Fake License (Data Tap), Rating 4 Fake License (Tag Eraser) - 18,800 nuyen
1 month of Middle Lifestyle w/ Specialized Work Area - 6,000 nuyen

Remaining Money - 255 + (4d6 x 100) nuyen

-- Contacts --
TBD - You have 6 free points (Highly Recommend spending karma here)

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-- Priorities --
Metatype D (Human)
Attributes C
Magic E
Skills B
Resources A

-- Karma Expenditure --
50 Total
-21 in Qualities
-10 for 20,000 nuyen

19 Left

-- Attributes --
Body 3
Agility 1 (Right Arm 9)
Reaction 2 (5)
Strength 1 (Right Arm 9)
Willpower 5
Logic 6 (8)
Intuition 5
Charisma 1
Edge 5
Essence 2.3000

Initiative - 10 + 1d6
Physical Condition Monitor - 10
Stun Condition Monitor - 11
Physical Limit - 4
Mental Limit - 11
Social Limit - 4

-- Qualities --
Analytical Mind (-5 Karma)
Codeslinger - Hack on the Fly (-10 Karma)
Photographic Memory (-6 Karma)
Corporate Born SIN - Ares (+25 Karma)
(You can really take any number of negative qualities up to 25 points, but Corporate Born SIN is easy)

-- Skills --
Electronics 5
Cybcercombat 6 (+2 Devices) - dice pool of 14 (16)
Electronic Warfare 6 - dice pool of 14
Hacking 6 (+2 Devices) - dice pool of 14 (16)
Perception 2 (+2 Visual) - dice pool of 7 (9)
Pistols 6 - dice pool of 7 [15 with Right Arm]
Con 6 (+2 Fast Talk) - dice pool of 7 (9)

-- Knowledge/Language Skills --
TBD - You have 22 points

-- Augmentations --
Datajack - Used - 750 nuyen | 0.125 Essence
Reaction Enhancers 3 - Used - 29,250 nuyen | 1.125 Essence
Obvious Full Cyberarm (Right) w/ Agility 6, Strength 6, Enhanced Agility 3, Enhanced Strength 3 - Used - 63,000 nuyen | 1.25 Essence
Rating 3 Cybereyes w/ Image Link, Flare Compensation, Low-light Vision, Smartlink, Thermographic Vision, Vision Magnification, Vision Enhancement 2 - Used - 21,000 nuyen | 0.50 Essence
Mnemonic Enhancer 2 - Standard - 18,000 nuyen | 0.2 Essence
Cerebral Booster 2 - Standard - 63,000 nuyen | 0.4 Essence
Sleep Regulator - Standard - 12,000 nuyen | 0.1 Essence

-- Gear --
Armor Jacket w/ Nonconductivity 6 - 2,500 nuyen
Savalette Guardian w/ Internal Smartgun, Concealed Quick-Draw Holster, Improved Range Finder, Silencer, 2 Spare Clips - 3,655 nuyen
Renraku Tsurugi Cyberdeck w/ All Common and Hacker Programs - 219,435 nuyen
Heavy Pistol Ammo: 150 Gel Rounds, 150 Regular Ammo - 675 nuyen
Rating 6 Medkit - 1,500 nuyen
3 Renraku Sensei Commlinks - 3,000 nuyen
Rating 6 Bug Scanner - 600 nuyen
Data Tap - 300 nuyen
2 Rating 6 Directional Jammers - 2,400 nuyen
Micro-transceiver - 100 nuyen
Tag Eraser - 450 nuyen
Rating 6 White Noise Generator - 300 nuyen
Rating 6 Respirator - 300 nuyen
Survival Kit - 200 nuyen
2 Gold Credsticks, 4 Silver Credsticks - 280 nuyen
Rating 4 Fake SIN w/ Rating 4 Fake License (Reaction Enhancers), Rating 4 Fake License (Smartlink), Rating 4 Fake License (Enhanced Agility), Rating 4 Fake License (Enhanced Strength), Rating 4 Fake License (Savalette Guardian), Rating 4 Fake License (Renraku Tsurugi Cyberdeck), Rating 4 Fake License (Hacking Programs), Rating 4 Fake License (Gel Rounds), Rating 4 Fake License (Regular Ammo), Rating 4 Fake License (Bug Scanner), Rating 4 Fake License (Data Tap), Rating 4 Fake License (Tag Eraser) - 19,600 nuyen
1 month of Middle Lifestyle w/ Specialized Work Area - 6,000 nuyen

Remaining Money - 255 + (4d6 x 100) nuyen

-- Contacts --
TBD - You have 3 free points (Highly Recommend spending karma here)

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It's pretty simple. One goes for Muscle Replacement, the other a Cyberarm.